Michiyo's salaryman husband, whom she married against her parents' wishes. After they settle in Osaka, he treats her carelessly while she is worn down by domestic drudgery. His response to the niece's flirtatious behavior intensifies the marital strain, although Michiyo eventually returns to him.
Radiation specialist on Infant Island expedition
A koto teacher who shares a mutual childhood affection with Yuki. Despite their deep connection, he lacks the willpower to break free from the oppressive circumstances, leaving Yuki isolated in her unhappy marriage and eventual downfall.
The lead astrophysicist and chief architect behind the South Pole Operation, responsible for designing the mega-thrusters to redirect Earth's orbit.
An employee at an architecture bureau, Koroku is torn between his love for Teruko and pressure to marry Ranko so her family's money can rescue his family's failing business. He refuses the arrangement, takes blame over the missing cheque, and later helps Teruko escape Tsugawa's scheme, though mistrust drives them apart.
A familiar figure in the Asakusa neighborhood, Shichirō enjoys a lucky night at a game and becomes involved in the conflicts surrounding Reiko and the painter. He urges those around him to plan carefully rather than start a fight, and tries to keep the pair safe. Later, he turns down Ryu's request to leave with her, saying he does not want a relationship for now.
Isaku is Kikuko’s husband, and the couple must find a new room when his brother’s future wife is due to move into the family home. He is emotionally distant and becomes concerned about Kikuko’s growing affection for his colleague Ryota. When Kikuko reveals she is pregnant, Isaku initially urges her to have an abortion, but ultimately agrees to raise the child with her.
Ichiro is the husband of Shinako and the father of Shokichi. He visits his family in Hachioji, apologizes to his father for their strained relationship, and receives his father's affection. After Shinako leaves, believing that she is unwanted and that Shokichi has been taken from her, Ichiro recognizes that the family's actions may have contributed to her distress and sets out to find her.
Tamiya Iemon is an impoverished, displaced samurai married to Oiwa / Osode. He treats her harshly, suspects her of adultery after seeing the closed shutters, and considers divorcing her to marry Oume if Ichimonjiya Kihei approves. His desire for a new life drives the central marital conflict.
Ryukichi Ogata is Hiroko's second husband and shares her modest home in the outskirts of Tokyo. The abandoned baby and the note attributed to Hiroko's first husband place their marriage in crisis. Although he and Hiroko become emotionally attached to the sick child, they ultimately agree to return it to its actual family.
Tsumoru is Fumie's fiancé, who waited for her during his three-year absence at war and continues to wait after returning because her family relies on her income. Though he says he understands her situation, his family pressures him to marry. When he receives news that his mother is dying, he asks Fumie to accompany him.
Hiroshi Tashiro is a family acquaintance from Manchuria and Setsuko’s former love. Now a successful handmade-furniture businessman in Kobe, he reconnects with Setsuko after Mariko reveals the diary and offers financial help for the failing bar. He remains willing to marry Setsuko, but respects her decision after Ryosuke Mimura’s death.
Ken Uehara has 155 screen credits in a career dating back to 1935. Their work spans 6 cinematic universes — most prominently Wakadaishō (Young Guy) Series with 5 titles. Signature works include Repast, Mutiny in the North Sea, Nanatsu no seiza. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
Universe traveler — spans 6 universes
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